Captain
Lance Gelman

Member since March 2021 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Techniques
The captain's preferred style of fishing is trolling lures in order to cover as much water as possible looking for your catch of a lifetime.

Hey, I'm Captain Lance Gelman

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Techniques
The captain's preferred style of fishing is trolling lures in order to cover as much water as possible looking for your catch of a lifetime.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(110 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (100)
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
74%
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James B.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip on the Medusa was a fulfilling experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 19, 2021
Our first deep see fishing experience on the Medusa was a memorable one.ย  Although we were novices, Captain Lance and First...
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Ron E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 4, 2024
Even tho we did not catch anything, it was a great trip.ย  No one seemed to be catching anything as well.ย  Definitely would...
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Ryan M.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2023
Captain and crew were friendly and easy to talk with. Boat was ready to go and we left on time. Fishing has been slow for most...
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Mark C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hr w Captain Lance and Jake.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 20, 2023
My wife, son and I fish Maui each year and were excited to try our luck during a 2-day excursion to Hilo/Kona. Captain Lance...
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Hillary Q.
PERKIOMENVLLE, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with Capt. Lance and Capt. Jack.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 24, 2022
We went on a 3/4 day trip with two kids aged 10 and 13. Capt. Lance and Jack were knowledgeable, friendly, and great conversationalists....
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